Respiratory Effects of Exposure to Diesel Traffic in Persons with Asthma

2007903 citationsJournal Article

Authors

James McCreanor · Lung Institute

Paul Cullinan · Royal Brompton Hospital

Mark Nieuwenhuijsen · Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology

James Stewart‐Evans · Imperial College London

Eleni Malliarou · Imperial College London

Lars Järup · Imperial College London

Robert Harrington

Abstract

Our observations serve as a demonstration and explanation of the epidemiologic evidence that associates the degree of traffic exposure with lung function in asthma.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Noise Effects and Management Vehicle emissions and performance

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 357, Issue 23, pp. 2348-2358

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa071535

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